Prudent Capital Fund
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Please note that this is an actively managed product.
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Prudent Capital Fund
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks capital appreciation, measured in US dollars.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Ability to invest in cash, cash equivalents and derivatives to manage market exposure and downside risk
Concentrated portfolio of global stocks and bonds; unfettered by benchmark constraints
Invest with a long-term focus, with an emphasis on absolute, not relative value
Important Risk Considerations
The fund may not achieve its objective and/or you could lose money on your investment in the fund.
Stock: Stock markets and investments in individual stocks are volatile and can decline significantly in response to or investor perception of, issuer, market, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
Bond: Investments in debt instruments may decline in value as the result of, or perception of, declines in the credit quality of the issuer, borrower, counterparty, or other entity responsible for payment, underlying collateral, or changes in economic, political, issuer-specific, or other conditions. Certain types of debt instruments can be more sensitive to these factors and therefore more volatile. In addition, debt instruments entail interest rate risk (as interest rates rise, prices usually fall). Therefore, the portfolio's value may decline during rising rates. Portfolios that consist of debt instruments with longer durations are generally more sensitive to a rise in interest rates than those with shorter durations. At times, and particularly during periods of market turmoil, all or a large portion of segments of the market may not have an active trading market. As a result, it may be difficult to value these investments and it may not be possible to sell a particular investment or type of investment at any particular time or at an acceptable price. The price of an instrument trading at a negative interest rate responds to interest rate changes like other debt instruments; however, an instrument purchased at a negative interest rate is expected to produce a negative return if held to maturity.
Derivatives: Investments in derivatives can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, involve leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying indicator(s) on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty and liquidity risk.
Value: The portfolio's investments can continue to be undervalued for long periods of time, not realize their expected value, and be more volatile than the stock market in general.
Strategy: There is no assurance that the portfolio will achieve a positive rate of return or have lower volatility than the global equity markets, as represented by the MSCI World Index, over the long term or for any year or period of years. In addition, the strategies MFS may implement to limit the portfolio's exposure to certain extreme market events may not work as intended, and the costs associated with such strategies will reduce the portfolio's returns. It is expected that the portfolio will generally underperform the equity markets during periods of strong, rising equity markets.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Fund Information
- Fund Inception 03-Nov-2016
- Net Assets (US$ M) As of 31-Oct-24 US$2788.09
- Fiscal Year End JANUARY
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SFDR Classification
Article 8
Article 6: Integrates sustainability risks into the investment process.
Article 8: Systematically promotes a stated environmental or social characteristic and provides enhanced disclosure accordingly.
Article 9: Typically for "impact" funds, which have a dual objective of financial return and specific environmental or social outcomes.
- Benchmark MSCI World Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 03-Nov-2016
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 03-Dec-24 €15.11
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 03-Dec-24 €0.02 | 0.13%
- ISIN LU1442549025
- SEDOL BD07F17
- WKN A2ANEB
- Bloomberg MFPCA1E LX
- CUSIP L6366X208
- Maximum Sales Charge 6%
- Benchmark MSCI World Index (net div)
MANAGERS
Fund Positioning (%)
| Active Security Selection | Derivative Positions 1 | Net Exposure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 52.32% | 52.40% | |
| Gold Related Investments | 5.17% | ||
| -5.09% | |||
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index Option PUT(s) | |||
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index Option SEP 19 25 P3500 OTC* | -0.33% | ||
| Russell 2000 Index Option PUT(s)* | |||
| Russell 2000 Index DEC 19 25 P1400* | -0.19% | ||
| Russell 2000 Index JUN 20 25 P1700* | -0.33% | ||
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index PUT(s) | |||
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index SEP 19 25 P3800 OTC* | -0.57% | ||
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index DEC 19 25 P4000 OTC* | -0.93% | ||
| Standard and Poors 500 Index Option PUT(s)* | |||
| Standard & Poors Index Option MAR 21 25 P4600 OTC* | 0.35% | ||
| Standard & Poors 500 Index JUN 20 25 P4800* | -0.85% | ||
| Standard & Poors 500 Index MAR 21 25 P5200* | -1.09% | ||
| Standard & Poors Index Option MAR 21 25 P5400 OTC* | -1.17% | ||
| Debt Instruments, excluding Short-Term Government Securities | 19.69% | 19.69% | |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Government Securities2 | 21.75% | ||
| Other3 | 6.16% | ||
| Total Net Exposure Summary | 100.00% | ||
Market exposure of derivative position utilized to adjust fund market exposure.
David Cole, CFA
Portfolio Manager
David P. Cole, CFA, is an investment officer of MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is also a co-portfolio manager of the firm's high-yield portfolios.
David joined MFS in 2004 after working for five years as a high-yield analyst for Franklin Templeton Investments. Before that, he served as a financial economist/Treasury market analyst for Thomson Financial Services and an economist for Standard and Poor's.
David has a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and an MBA from University of California, Berkeley. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Our portfolio managers are supported by our entire team of investment professionals in nine worldwide offices. The team employs a proprietary investment process to build better insights for our clients. The core principles of our approach are integrated research, global collaboration, and active risk management.
Shanti Das-Wermes
Portfolio Manager
Shanti Das-Wermes is an investment officer, equity research analyst, sector leader and portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). As an analyst, he is responsible for identifying the most attractive investment opportunities in his assigned universe and works closely with portfolio managers to ensure investment ideas are properly positioned within MFS portfolios. Within the Prudent strategies, he is responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk and cash management. He is based in London. Shanti joined MFS in 2011 after participating in the firm's MBA analyst intern program. He assumed international financial sector leadership in 2019 and assumed portfolio manager responsibilities in 2022. Prior analyst coverage included consumer staples, building materials & infrastructure, telecoms & cable as well as banks and diversified financials. He was previously an associate with Audax Private Equity for two years and served as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company for two years. Shanti attended the London School of Economics and earned a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.
Edward Dearing
Portfolio Manager
Edward J. Dearing is an investment officer and equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management (MFS). In this role, he is responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk and cash management. He also participates in the research process and strategy discussions. He is based in London.
Edward joined MFS in 2014 as an equity research analyst and took on portfolio management responsibilities for the firm's Prudent Capital strategy in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Deutsche Bank AG. Before that, he worked for three years as an attorney with Covington & Burling LLP and for three years at Clifford Chance LLP.
Edward earned his Master of Arts degree in Law with honors from Cambridge University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School.
Performance
12 Month Total Returns (%)
12 Month Total Returns (%)
As of 30-Nov-24 [updated monthly]| 12 month period ending: |
30-Nov-20
or Life
Life performance is only shown when 5 years of performance is not available. |
30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-24 | YTD % * | Class Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 Shares, Euros at NAV | 0.40 | 6.98 | -4.05 | 5.08 | 11.38 | 10.45 | 03-Nov-2016 |
| Class A1 Shares, Euros With Max Sales Charges | -5.62 | 0.56 | -9.81 | -1.23 | 4.69 | 3.83 | 03-Nov-2016 |
| MSCI World Index (net div) | 5.56 | 29.42 | -2.55 | 6.62 | 32.05 | - | - |
| 12 month period ending: | Class A1 Shares, Euros at NAV | Class A1 Shares, Euros With Max Sales Charges |
|---|---|---|
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30-Nov-20
or Life
Life performance is only shown when 5 years of performance is not available. |
0.40 | -5.62 |
| 30-Nov-21 | 6.98 | 0.56 |
| 30-Nov-22 | -4.05 | -9.81 |
| 30-Nov-23 | 5.08 | -1.23 |
| 30-Nov-24 | 11.38 | 4.69 |
| YTD % * | 10.45 | 3.83 |
| Class Inception | 03-Nov-2016 | 03-Nov-2016 |
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
It is expected that the Fund’s deviation from the benchmark will be significant.
Important Performance Information
Annual Rate of Return (%)
Annual Rate of Return (%)
As of 31-Dec-23 Benchmark: MSCI World Index (net div)|
Life
Life performance as of 30-Nov-24 |
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At NAV | 5.13 | -1.05 | 3.78 | 15.02 | 1.22 | 8.41 | -8.94 | 11.04 |
| With Max Sales Charges | 4.33 | -6.99 | -2.45 | 8.12 | -4.86 | 1.91 | -14.41 | 4.38 |
| MSCI World Index (net div) | - | 7.51 | -4.11 | 30.02 | 6.33 | 31.07 | -12.78 | 19.60 |
| At NAV | With Max Sales Charges | MSCI World Index (net div) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.04 | 4.38 | 19.6 |
| 2022 | -8.94 | -14.41 | -12.78 |
| 2021 | 8.41 | 1.91 | 31.07 |
| 2020 | 1.22 | -4.86 | 6.33 |
| 2019 | 15.02 | 8.12 | 30.02 |
| 2018 | 3.78 | -2.45 | -4.11 |
| 2017 | -1.05 | -6.99 | 7.51 |
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Life
Life performance as of 30-Nov-24 |
5.13 | 4.33 | - |
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Pricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 03-Dec-24
- Net Asset Value (NAV): €15.11
- Change (€) (since 02-Dec-24): 0.02
- Change (%) (since 02-Dec-24): 0.13
- Market Price (MP):
Historical NAV may not be available for all dates.
Historical MP may not be available for all dates.
Swing Pricing
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Overview
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks capital appreciation, measured in US dollars.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Ability to invest in cash, cash equivalents and derivatives to manage market exposure and downside risk
Concentrated portfolio of global stocks and bonds; unfettered by benchmark constraints
Invest with a long-term focus, with an emphasis on absolute, not relative value
Important Risk Considerations
The fund may not achieve its objective and/or you could lose money on your investment in the fund.
Stock: Stock markets and investments in individual stocks are volatile and can decline significantly in response to or investor perception of, issuer, market, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
Bond: Investments in debt instruments may decline in value as the result of, or perception of, declines in the credit quality of the issuer, borrower, counterparty, or other entity responsible for payment, underlying collateral, or changes in economic, political, issuer-specific, or other conditions. Certain types of debt instruments can be more sensitive to these factors and therefore more volatile. In addition, debt instruments entail interest rate risk (as interest rates rise, prices usually fall). Therefore, the portfolio's value may decline during rising rates. Portfolios that consist of debt instruments with longer durations are generally more sensitive to a rise in interest rates than those with shorter durations. At times, and particularly during periods of market turmoil, all or a large portion of segments of the market may not have an active trading market. As a result, it may be difficult to value these investments and it may not be possible to sell a particular investment or type of investment at any particular time or at an acceptable price. The price of an instrument trading at a negative interest rate responds to interest rate changes like other debt instruments; however, an instrument purchased at a negative interest rate is expected to produce a negative return if held to maturity.
Derivatives: Investments in derivatives can be used to take both long and short positions, be highly volatile, involve leverage (which can magnify losses), and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying indicator(s) on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty and liquidity risk.
Value: The portfolio's investments can continue to be undervalued for long periods of time, not realize their expected value, and be more volatile than the stock market in general.
Strategy: There is no assurance that the portfolio will achieve a positive rate of return or have lower volatility than the global equity markets, as represented by the MSCI World Index, over the long term or for any year or period of years. In addition, the strategies MFS may implement to limit the portfolio's exposure to certain extreme market events may not work as intended, and the costs associated with such strategies will reduce the portfolio's returns. It is expected that the portfolio will generally underperform the equity markets during periods of strong, rising equity markets.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Fund Information
- Fund Inception 03-Nov-2016
- Net Assets (US$ M) As of 31-Oct-24 US$2788.09
- Fiscal Year End JANUARY
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SFDR Classification
Article 8
Article 6: Integrates sustainability risks into the investment process.
Article 8: Systematically promotes a stated environmental or social characteristic and provides enhanced disclosure accordingly.
Article 9: Typically for "impact" funds, which have a dual objective of financial return and specific environmental or social outcomes.
- Benchmark MSCI World Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 03-Nov-2016
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 03-Dec-24 €15.11
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 03-Dec-24 €0.02 | 0.13%
- ISIN LU1442549025
- SEDOL BD07F17
- WKN A2ANEB
- Bloomberg MFPCA1E LX
- CUSIP L6366X208
- Maximum Sales Charge 6%
- Benchmark MSCI World Index (net div)
MANAGERS
Fund Positioning (%)
As of 31-Oct-24Active Security Selection Derivative Positions 1 Net Exposure Equity 52.32% 52.40% Gold Related Investments 5.17% -5.09% Euro Stoxx 50 Index Option PUT(s) Euro Stoxx 50 Index Option SEP 19 25 P3500 OTC* -0.33% Russell 2000 Index Option PUT(s)* Russell 2000 Index DEC 19 25 P1400* -0.19% Russell 2000 Index JUN 20 25 P1700* -0.33% Euro Stoxx 50 Index PUT(s) Euro Stoxx 50 Index SEP 19 25 P3800 OTC* -0.57% Euro Stoxx 50 Index DEC 19 25 P4000 OTC* -0.93% Standard and Poors 500 Index Option PUT(s)* Standard & Poors Index Option MAR 21 25 P4600 OTC* 0.35% Standard & Poors 500 Index JUN 20 25 P4800* -0.85% Standard & Poors 500 Index MAR 21 25 P5200* -1.09% Standard & Poors Index Option MAR 21 25 P5400 OTC* -1.17% Debt Instruments, excluding Short-Term Government Securities 19.69% 19.69% Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Government Securities2 21.75% Other3 6.16% Total Net Exposure Summary 100.00% 1Market exposure of derivative position utilized to adjust fund market exposure.
3Other. Other consists of: (i) currency derivatives and/or (ii) any derivative offsets.*Short positions, unlike long positions, lose value if the underlying asset gains value.
David Cole, CFA
Portfolio Manager
31YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
8YEARS WITH PORTFOLIODavid P. Cole, CFA, is an investment officer of MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is also a co-portfolio manager of the firm's high-yield portfolios.
David joined MFS in 2004 after working for five years as a high-yield analyst for Franklin Templeton Investments. Before that, he served as a financial economist/Treasury market analyst for Thomson Financial Services and an economist for Standard and Poor's.
David has a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and an MBA from University of California, Berkeley. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Our portfolio managers are supported by our entire team of investment professionals in nine worldwide offices. The team employs a proprietary investment process to build better insights for our clients. The core principles of our approach are integrated research, global collaboration, and active risk management.
Shanti Das-Wermes
Portfolio Manager
17YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
3YEARS WITH PORTFOLIOShanti Das-Wermes is an investment officer, equity research analyst, sector leader and portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). As an analyst, he is responsible for identifying the most attractive investment opportunities in his assigned universe and works closely with portfolio managers to ensure investment ideas are properly positioned within MFS portfolios. Within the Prudent strategies, he is responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction and risk and cash management. He is based in London. Shanti joined MFS in 2011 after participating in the firm's MBA analyst intern program. He assumed international financial sector leadership in 2019 and assumed portfolio manager responsibilities in 2022. Prior analyst coverage included consumer staples, building materials & infrastructure, telecoms & cable as well as banks and diversified financials. He was previously an associate with Audax Private Equity for two years and served as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company for two years. Shanti attended the London School of Economics and earned a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.
Edward Dearing
Portfolio Manager
17YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
7YEARS WITH PORTFOLIOEdward J. Dearing is an investment officer and equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management (MFS). In this role, he is responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk and cash management. He also participates in the research process and strategy discussions. He is based in London.
Edward joined MFS in 2014 as an equity research analyst and took on portfolio management responsibilities for the firm's Prudent Capital strategy in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Deutsche Bank AG. Before that, he worked for three years as an attorney with Covington & Burling LLP and for three years at Clifford Chance LLP.
Edward earned his Master of Arts degree in Law with honors from Cambridge University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the London Business School. -
Performance
Performance
12 Month Total Returns12 Month Total Returns (%)
12 Month Total Returns (%)
As of 30-Nov-24 [updated monthly]These results represent the percent change in net asset value.*YTD Updated Daily as of 03-Dec-24, subject to revision and not annualized.12 month period ending: 30-Nov-20or LifeLife performance is only shown when 5 years of performance is not available.
30-Nov-21 30-Nov-22 30-Nov-23 30-Nov-24 YTD % * Class Inception Class A1 Shares, Euros at NAV 0.40 6.98 -4.05 5.08 11.38 10.45 03-Nov-2016 Class A1 Shares, Euros With Max Sales Charges -5.62 0.56 -9.81 -1.23 4.69 3.83 03-Nov-2016 MSCI World Index (net div) 5.56 29.42 -2.55 6.62 32.05 - - 12 month period ending: Class A1 Shares, Euros at NAV Class A1 Shares, Euros With Max Sales Charges 30-Nov-20 or Life Life performance is only shown when 5 years of performance is not available.
0.40 -5.62 30-Nov-21 6.98 0.56 30-Nov-22 -4.05 -9.81 30-Nov-23 5.08 -1.23 30-Nov-24 11.38 4.69 YTD % * 10.45 3.83 Class Inception 03-Nov-2016 03-Nov-2016 Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class A1 Front-End Roll-Up shares may be subject to a maximum 6% up-front sales charge and do not pay distributions to shareholders. The amount of sales charge payable may be negotiable with and may vary among Financial Intermediaries.Average Annual Total ReturnsAverage Annual Total Returns (%)
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
These results represent the percent change in net asset value.Updated monthly as of 30-Nov-24*YTD Updated Daily as of 03-Dec-24, subject to revision and not annualized.Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
The source for all fund data is MFS. Source for benchmark performance: SPAR, FactSet Research Systems Inc.It is expected that the Fund’s deviation from the benchmark will be significant.
Important Performance Information
Class A1 Front-End Roll-Up shares may be subject to a maximum 6% up-front sales charge and do not pay distributions to shareholders. The amount of sales charge payable may be negotiable with and may vary among Financial Intermediaries.Annual Rate of ReturnAnnual Rate of Return (%)
Annual Rate of Return (%)
As of 31-Dec-23 Benchmark: MSCI World Index (net div)annual rate of return table LifeLife performance as of 30-Nov-24
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 At NAV 5.13 -1.05 3.78 15.02 1.22 8.41 -8.94 11.04 With Max Sales Charges 4.33 -6.99 -2.45 8.12 -4.86 1.91 -14.41 4.38 MSCI World Index (net div) - 7.51 -4.11 30.02 6.33 31.07 -12.78 19.60 At NAV With Max Sales Charges MSCI World Index (net div) 2023 11.04 4.38 19.6 2022 -8.94 -14.41 -12.78 2021 8.41 1.91 31.07 2020 1.22 -4.86 6.33 2019 15.02 8.12 30.02 2018 3.78 -2.45 -4.11 2017 -1.05 -6.99 7.51 LifeLife performance as of 30-Nov-24
5.13 4.33 - Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class A1 Front-End Roll-Up shares may be subject to a maximum 6% up-front sales charge and do not pay distributions to shareholders. The amount of sales charge payable may be negotiable with and may vary among Financial Intermediaries.Pricing & DistributionsPricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 03-Dec-24
- Net Asset Value (NAV): €15.11
- Change (€) (since 02-Dec-24): 0.02
- Change (%) (since 02-Dec-24): 0.13
- Market Price (MP):
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